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ZeDefender



Member Since: 15 Sep 2011
Location: Munich
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Germany 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Baltic Blue
I switched to Crystals/Nightbreakers soon after buying the 110 and they were certainly better than stock.
However, now having switched to LEDs, I have to say that the Speakers are far and away the best upgrade I have made in the past three years. Astounding improvement at night. Obviously I can't say anything about the other makes but if Speakers are the "worst" option (and vainly, I also really like the way they look), LEDs are definitely worth it if the cash is there Thumbs Up
As an added bonus, they also cure the "melting headlamp switch" problem.

Matt Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
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Diablo



Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Basingstoke
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1984 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Keswick Green
That's what I'm going with!

Although she's arguing that the money would be better spent on our wedding. I naturally disagree.

Touch wood I haven't experienced the melting switch problem, but maybe they made them properly 28 years ago.

Would be good to actually see the lights in person before commiting though - need to find someone near me!
Post #279991 6th Nov 2013 10:36am
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DRW58



Member Since: 23 Feb 2013
Location: Perthshire
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Scotland 2001 Defender 90 Td5 SW Epsom Green
Just fitted Crystals and night breaker plus, what a difference Bow down many thanks to Steve and Advanced Factors, if like me you think several hundred pounds is a bit extreme for a pair of head lights when there are so many other mods out there, have a look at some of the previous comments.
DRW I built a garage for my Mini
With a place for everything and everthing in its place.
Ten years down the line there's a Mini in there somewhere, and Censored all's where it should be!!!! Ho hum
Post #280165 6th Nov 2013 8:57pm
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excossack



Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: North West
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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
Did you got for crystals with side light built in ? 1999 Defender TD5 110

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John M0VAZ
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Mjibex



Member Since: 21 Mar 2013
Location: Reading
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Loire Blue
Has anyone seen/tried/thoughts about these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Landrover-Defend...2ecad238b2

or these

[url]www.powerfuluk.com/products/land-rover-defender/land-rover-defender-full-led-headlights-(-pair-).html[/url]

Regards

Mark

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Post #280211 6th Nov 2013 10:23pm
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Peter Td4



Member Since: 23 Oct 2010
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
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Belgium 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Santorini Black
Hi all,

I would also like to upgrade my headlamps (on the Td5) with Crystals but am unsure about the type to order for use on a LHD Defender Confused

Any advise ?
Thanks already Wink Peter,

Defender 110 StaWa - Td5
Defender 110 HCPU - Puma
Defender 90 Soft Top - Td5
Post #280216 6th Nov 2013 10:32pm
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Johnnyb0



Member Since: 26 Jun 2013
Location: Ulster
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LED SPEAKERS.
Took the plunge and bought a set of JW Speaker 8700 LED headlamps. Mobile Centre were excellent to deal with. The lamps were with me in one day after ordering, (I'm over in Norn Iron) so was very impressed. Haven't got round to fitting them yet as busy with work. Looking forward to fitting them. I have wipac spots fitted to an A bar. Question: if I wanted to replace the spots with an LED light bar on the A bar and another on the roof rack could I use the original OEM wiring to the spots with extensions to the cables to suit? Thanks. This electrickery is confoosing!
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bpman



Member Since: 21 May 2008
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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
good to see you bought LEDS from the USA rather than Chinese Thumbs Up
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ZeDefender



Member Since: 15 Sep 2011
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Germany 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Baltic Blue
Johnny - did you get some stainless bezels at the same time? Tim does them too. It's worth it (saves replacement later on) and makes switching over lamps slightly less fiddly Thumbs Up Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
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bpman



Member Since: 21 May 2008
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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
and use some duralac paste (yellow stuff) to stop the bi-metal reaction
Post #280277 7th Nov 2013 10:11am
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ZeDefender



Member Since: 15 Sep 2011
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Germany 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Baltic Blue
Thumbs Up I use that stuff on everything - makes a decent threadlock too Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
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jwhat



Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Westmeath
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Ireland 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Keswick Green
My Wipac Crystals arrived today so I'll be fitting them on Sunday Tdci 110 DC
Post #280340 7th Nov 2013 2:25pm
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Vince



Member Since: 01 Nov 2013
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No one has mentioned Xenon/HID kits - are these suitable for defenders?

Not a huge fan of them in retro fit form but they are certainly bright.
Post #280346 7th Nov 2013 3:00pm
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jwhat



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Ireland 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Keswick Green
Maybe it's because they blind everyone who doesn't have them in projector lamps Thumbs Up Tdci 110 DC
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